Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with cherry-chocolate flavor these Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fun, festive treat with bits of sweet cherries and gooey chocolate chips in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional: 1–2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice for color and flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips. If desired, add a tablespoon or two of cherry juice for extra flavor and a pink hue.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra cherry flavor, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple cherry glaze.
Ensure cherries are well-dried to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: maraschino cherry cookies, chocolate chip cherry cookies, cherry chocolate dessert, pink cookies, holiday cookies